Feudal Colonial History


How British Feudalism Shaped the Modern World:
 
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The Crown wielded unparalleled authority in the medieval feudal system, with admnistrators extending his power by collecting taxes and enforcing royal justice throughout the land. Yet, this concentration of power left the barons annoyed as they became progressively left out from the realm's governance. Their frustration grew under King John, whose autocratic rule and military blunders deepened the rift. This led to a substantial turning point-- the Magna Carta of 1215-- designed to limit the King's power and enshrine legal protections for the barons and other topics.



The Rise of Feudalism in Britain: The origins of feudalism in Britain can be traced back to the Norman Conquest of 1066 when William the Conqueror introduced a system that would form the nation's social and political landscape for centuries. Feudalism was based upon land distribution in exchange for military service and commitment. It created a hierarchical structure where the King approved land to his most relied on nobles, who gave parcels to knights and vassals. The peasants worked the land in exchange for security at the base of this system. This system of shared obligations guaranteed that power and resources were concentrated in the hands of a couple of people. At the same time, most of the population stayed bound to the land and their lords.

Gradually, this stiff social order ended up being deeply entrenched in British society, affecting everythi from governance to life. Check out how feudalism affected the advancement of modern-day Britain in the blog.

Feudal Colonial History